Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) | Austin, TX
Nutrition is only one part of the picture for achieving optimal health. A fully personalized integrative health program includes the evaluation of hormonal needs throughout all stages of life especially as we advance in years. Analyzing a variety of hormonal systems that affect our body is an important part of health and anti-aging.
A study of 1500 postmenopausal women showed that estrogen therapy carefully balanced with progesterone and testosterone will reduce total and belly fat, BMI, and waist-to-hip ratio, while improving blood fat levels and lowering the risk of metabolic syndrome! The key to hormonal success is to make sure a woman is taking the right form of hormones (natural or biochemically identical hormones), in the right amounts and in the right balance. Most women have heard of “natural hormones” but remain unclear about what “natural bio-identical hormones” are. The term “natural” refers to the fact that these hormones come from naturally occurring sources such as soy or yams. While this is important, the most important thing is that bioidentical hormones are identical to the hormones that you naturally make in your own body.
Most people have heard of “natural hormones” but remain unclear about what “bioidentical hormones” are. The term “natural” refers to the fact that these hormones come from naturally occurring sources such as soy or yams. The most important thing is that bioidentical hormones are identical to the hormones that you naturally make in your own body. Natural bioidentical hormone therapy is an integrated way of alleviating the symptoms and health risks caused by menopause, andropause, and stress induced adrenal fatigue – including low sex drive, low energy, weight gain, anxiety, and other symptoms.
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) replaces what your body originally had in its ideal state when your hormone levels were most optimal and your body was disease free. Individuals prefer natural bio-identical hormones because of better results, greater quality of life and minimal side effects. It makes sense to replace and balance our hormones with what nature originally gave you for optimal health. Bio-identical hormones are not available through traditional pharmaceutical prescriptions because dosages are individually tailored to each individual’s hormonal needs – unlike prescription hormones offering only standard dosages that may not fit your needs. With custom-made compounded hormones, a personalized BHRT regimen is specifically formulated to treat each patient on an individual basis.
Laboratory testing is critical to scientifically evaluating your hormone levels, for creating hormonal balance, and ensuring safety. Dr. Harper emphasizes the importance of regular laboratory testing and has found that while many patients may be on natural bioidentical hormones, if their hormonal blood levels are not balanced, they will still not experience the full benefits of hormone replacement therapy and may not feel their best. Based on your hormone levels, Dr. Harper will personally tailor a bioidentical hormone regimen designed just for you. The hormones she prescribes will be identical to what your body produces, creating balance and harmony just like nature intended.